I agree: There is plenty of room for both! I live in a VERY small town with only one LQS, and unfortunately it is a lousy shop owned by a woman who cannot be bothered to treat her employees OR her clients with the same respect to which she feels entitled! This however is not common in my experience. In general, I am more than happy to support my local quilt shop. Massdrop, on the other hand, helps me keep connected with the pulse of the hobby...what products/brands are innovative and trending, or reliable and trustworthy.